Current time in Guinea-Bissau

21:52:49
Thursday, October 29, 2026
UTC+0 3 hours ahead of Brasília Reference: Bissau
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Time zone of Guinea-Bissau

The time in Guinea-Bissau (Bissau) follows the Africa/Bissau time zone, currently UTC+0. 3 hours ahead of Brasília.

Guinea-Bissau
21:52:49
Brasília
18:52:49

How to call or schedule a meeting with Guinea-Bissau

When it is 9:00 in Brasília, it is 12:00 in Guinea-Bissau; when it is 18:00 in Brasília, it is 21:00 there. The window where 9:00–18:00 working hours overlap on both sides runs from 09:00 to 15:00 Brasília time.

Guinea-Bissau: sunrise today at 06:54 · sunset at 18:37 · see details

See also the world time table to compare several cities at once, the meeting planner and the time zones guide to understand how the difference is calculated.

Country facts

Capital
Bissau
Continent
Africa
Area
36,120 km² (13,946 sq mi)
Population
about 1.6 million inhabitants (old estimate, 2014)
Currency
West African CFA franc (XOF)
Languages
Portuguese, Guinea-Bissau Creole
Calling code
+245
Internet domain
.gw

Neighbouring countries and time difference right now

The difference compares each neighbour's time with the time in Guinea-Bissau right now.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Brazil and Guinea-Bissau?

3 hours ahead of Brasília at the moment. Because neither Brazil nor Guinea-Bissau changes clocks during the year, the gap is the same all year.

What time zone is Guinea-Bissau in?

Guinea-Bissau follows Africa/Bissau, currently UTC+0. The reference location is Bissau.

Does Guinea-Bissau have daylight saving time?

No. Under the current rules, Guinea-Bissau does not change its clocks during the year.

What is the best time to call Guinea-Bissau from Brazil?

Assuming 9:00–18:00 working hours on both sides, the shared window runs from 09:00 to 15:00 Brasília time (12:00 to 18:00 in Guinea-Bissau).

What is the capital of Guinea-Bissau?

The capital of Guinea-Bissau is Bissau. The country covers about 36,120 km². Continent: Africa.

What currency and calling code does Guinea-Bissau use?

The currency is the West African CFA franc (XOF). To call from abroad, dial +245 before the number. Websites use the .gw domain.